Birth – Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)

A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth if certain statutory requirements are met. The child’s parents may apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) to document that the child is a U.S. citizen.  A CRBA is proof of U.S. citizenship and may be used to obtain a U.S. passport and register for school in the United States, among other purposes.  A CRBA is not a travel document.

Please note:

  • The wait time for a CRBA appointment varies due to demand.
  • A CRBA cannot be issued to a child born before the U.S. citizen parent is naturalized. If the child is born before the parent naturalizes, the parent must follow the visa process.  For information on visas, https://cu.usembassy.gov/visas/.

Learn more about applying for a CRBA in Cuba: